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PKIMAGE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Pauline Keightley, Glasgow Scotland I am a serious Music Photographer and Music Writer and much of my work can be seen on my blog Musicfootnotes.  I grew up in Edinburgh and I lived in America for ten years - first in Cincinnati Ohio, and then Chicago Illinois. I now live north of Glasgow and I am married with three grown up children. I have taught in primary schools.  I am also a writer, artist and musician.  I read most music related book and articles.  Music is my passion and motivation! 
My main focus is on Portrait Photography. I submit work to major websites and festivals, press, artists promotions, album art work, theatre and events. My work has included the Edinburgh Festival, Scottish Ballet, Celtic Connections, Manchester Jazz Festival (MJF) and many concerts including Elton John, Fleetwood Mac and Snow Patrol. In particular I try to mix the old with the new and capture moods such as quiet moments of inner reflection. One of my main interests is taking images of new artists - several of those I've photographed are now signed to major labels. My favourite portrait photographers are Mario Testino, Eve Arnold, David Bailey.

My Writing - PKImage Musicfootnotes BLOG - http://www.musicfootnotes.com/  FINDING THE ARTIST IN US*  My journey as an artist through my musicnotes, poetrynotes, songbooks and photographic art.  The noughties have been an incredible artistic journey. For the wonderful artists I've been inspired by- Dylan for his words and was himself inspired by Burns; Dalai Lama for his wisdoms; Mario Testino and Eve Arnold for their photographic art..I discovered Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, Dylan, Radiohead, more. Motivation is all - to have honesty, integrity about who we are and what we have to offer. To be motivated for the right reasons. 

ABOUT ME :  Commissions; a live album shoot in Manchester, a London manager for a signed artist requesting a Photoshoot, theatre shows and major festivals. In 2004 I had taken images with a small digital camera at a live gig at the Metro London and I realised then that the art of photography was about having a 'good eye.'  I received good feedback for my photos and worked on developing my craft and skills.  I taken photos of several up-and-coming artists in Scotland who are now signed to Major Labels - Emeli Sande, Pearl, David Sneddon, Admiral Fallow, Hurts, Dave Gibson, Broken Records.  My son is in a rock band in Glasgow called 'Viking Galaxy'.

I hope to pursue more portrait work, while still covering live gigs, events and festivals. I want to thank all those who taught me the joy of music - my first piano teacher, my father, my folk guitarist boyfriend back in my twenties, the Beatles, Joni, Mozart, and my children and all the many artists who have inspired my photography. Also to all who have encouraged my photography with their kind feedback.  With my art I feel I am a 'vehicle' through which my passion for music and the artist's passions flow through and it can be very intense.  The older I live the more things like art and music seem to matter.  They express the essence of our connections, our inner lives, our compassions.  They lift us up, help us though sorrows and tell us we are not alone. 

TESTIMONIALS: 'you use the light exceptionally well, full of life.’ 'You have a wonderfully observing & imaginative eye.' ''you're really very talented & have a great eye - it's a rare skill!'  'they are fab as always, you're truly amazing at your art'

"Pauline's photos have proved invaluable to the project I hired her for - they are dynamic and very much in line with the brief we gave her. Her work was efficient, and she was very professional as well as very personable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any musician wanting excellent quality and highly useable live shots." Musician Mat Martin

Photography is a truly ‘eye-opening’ and blessed experience: whether the blue-greys of a new day, the long glow of dusk, shared laughter, intense depth in a singer, or majestic mountains, and to capture those rare moments of quiet reflection, an inner sense if special connections. This being in touch is highly rewarding, makes you appreciate beauty and soul wherever you might find it.
Photoshoots/ portraits/ weddings/ events. Contact. pkimage09@gmail.com